Day: April 13, 2025

13Apr By source belowNo Comments

Politics

Tamil Nadu Governor asks college students to chant ‘Jai Shri Ram’, stokes new row

Castigated by the Supreme Court for withholding key Bills, Tamil Nadu Governor RN Ravi has stirred yet another controversy—this time by allegedly urging students to chant “Jai Shri Ram” at a college event, fuelling a volatile national discourse already simmering with rows over the Waqf Act, language politics and the new education policy.Attending a prize distribution ceremony at a government-aided college in Madurai on April 12, Ravi reportedly urged students to chant “Jai Shri Ram” thrice during his address. The students complied. The episode triggered outrage from political leaders and academic circles, with a leading academic body calling for his removal over accusations of religious partisanship and a blatant disregard for constitutional norms. Story continues below this ad ...

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13Apr By source belowNo Comments

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Excise Department launches city-wide drive to stop liquor supply at unlicensed premises, smuggling

Days after Chief Minister Rekha Gupta issued directions to stop illegal liquor supply in Delhi at a key meeting, the Excise Department has launched an extensive drive against the smuggling of illegal liquor and supply at unlicensed premises, said officials. A senior official said that the ongoing drive was launched on April 11. During the drive, the department will conduct four surprise inspections and raids every week. “It has come to the notice of the Excise Department that liquor is being served at unlicensed premises in various parts of the city in violation of the Delhi Excise Act and Rules. Such unauthorised activities not only contravene the law but also result in a significant loss of government revenue. To stop this, the Excise Department is conducting a series of surprise inspec...

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13Apr By source belowNo Comments

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BMC issues notices to 1867 contractors for flouting dust mitigations norms

Between October 2024 and February 2025, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has issued show cause notices to nearly 1,867 contractors for flouting dust mitigation norms mandated across Mumbai’s construction sites. Of these, data showed that at least 42 percent of the notices were served to contractors roped in for executing civic and public infrastructure works by administrative agencies. Amid burgeoning pollution levels and concerns of the impact of dust from the infrastructure project sites, the BMC in 2023, released a set of guidelines to control emissions including a volley of norms for dust mitigation on construction sites. The norms ranged from directives to cover sites with green or jute sheets to erect tin or metal sheets across the project boundary, depending on the size...

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13Apr By source belowNo Comments

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Maharashtra: Shinde meets Shah, calls it ‘routine visit to discuss development of state’

Amid speculations of unease within the ruling Mahayuti, Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister and Shiv Sena leader Eknath Shinde on Sunday morning held a meeting with Union Home Minister Amit Shah, which he termed as a “routine visit to discuss development of the state”. Speaking to reporters after Shiv Sena (UBT) leaders Sanjay and Sanjana Ghadi joined the Sena led by him, Shinde said, “Amit Shah is a leader of the NDA and Mahayuti. My meeting with him was about informing him of various developmental projects going on in the state and in Mumbai. You (media) give rise to various theories and speculations which have no value.” According to sources, the Shinde Sena is said to be unhappy over a number of things, including not getting guardian ministership of Raigad district. The issue remains unr...

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13Apr By source belowNo Comments

Sports

Archery World Cup: Dhiraj Bommadevara, Atanu Das and Tarundeep Rai finish with silver in recurve men’s team event at season opener

The Indian recurve men’s team comprising of Dhiraj Bommadevara, Atanu Das and Tarundeep Rai began their 2025 season with a silver medal after a 1-5 loss against Chinese team of Li Zhongyuan, Kao Wenchao and Wang Yan in the men’s recurve team final in the World Cup Stage 1 in Auburndale, Florida. The world number two Indian men’s team, seeded fifth in the tournament, had won the semi-final against eighth-seeded Spain earlier this week before losing against the third-seeded Chinese team in the final. China shot first in the opening set, with all three archers shooting a 9 each with their first shots in the final. The Indian team too made a nervous start, with Bommadevara shooting a 9 followed by Rai shooting an 8. But Das shot a 10 to level the scores at the midway stage of the first set. We...

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13Apr By source belowNo Comments

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Japan’s ‘Baba Vanga’ predicts mega-tsunami for July 2025—should we be concerned | – The Times of India

A Japanese female known for her uncannily precise prophecies has again made international headlines. Ryo Tatsuki, who is popularly referred to as the "Baba Vanga of Japan," has released a sobering threat of a potential mega-tsunami set to hit in July 2025—a vision she says she had in a very vivid dream. With her previous predictions having been uncannily correct, the world is closely monitoring her most recent vision in equal amounts of skepticism and apprehension.Baba Vanga of Japan Ryo Tatsuki predicts future disaster predictions Ryo Tatsuki initially established herself in the creative community as a manga artist. Yet, what distinguishes her is her rare habit of documenting prophetic dreams—dreams that, in her view, tend to foretell catastrophic global catastrophes on a large scale. Her...

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13Apr By source belowNo Comments

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RRTS corridor trial runs: Come June, Namo Bharat train to cut down Sarai Kale Khan-Meerut travel time to less than an hour

Come June, the travel time between Southeast Delhi’s Sarai Kale Khan and Meerut in Uttar Pradesh will be reduced to less than an hour. The National Capital Region Transport Corporation (NCRTC) has begun trial runs of the Namo Bharat train between New Ashok Nagar and Sarai Kale Khan stations on the Delhi-Ghaziabad-Meerut Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS) Corridor, according to an official statement. The stretch will become completely operational by June, said an NCRTC spokesperson. At present, the Namo Bharat services operate on a 55-km stretch from New Ashok Nagar to Meerut South. The Delhi section of the corridor is 14 km long with three stations — Anand Vihar (underground), New Ashok Nagar, and Sarai Kale Khan. Of these, only Sarai Kale Khan station is yet to open to the public. ...

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13Apr By source belowNo Comments

Sports

IPL 2025: Effortless, exquisite and effective – the story of Abhishek Sharma’s monstrous 141

That the 24-year-old wasn’t averse to breaking out of his comfort zone despite coming into this game after a bout of fever only made it better. | Photo Credit: K.V.S. Giri/The Hindu When a prized racehorse drops back to an uneasily common canter, discomfort reverberates through the stable. Abhishek Sharma’s sluggish start in the ongoing season of the IPL wasn’t too different. With just 51 runs from his first five games, Abhishek’s stutters scarily derailed the ‘Travishek’ juggernaut and, by extension, poked holes in the aura of invincibility around SRH in the PowerPlay. Naturally, when the day came for Abhishek to hit back, he did so with a ruthless calmness, barging into the record books along the way. Wit...

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Sports

ICC forms task force involving India, England and Australia to assist displaced Afghan women cricketers

In a first-of-its-kind initiative, the International Cricket Council (ICC) has set up a dedicated task force to support displaced Afghanistan women cricketers. The world body has joined with the BCCI, England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) and Cricket Australia (CA) to assist the Afghan women cricketers in their development, both on and off the field going forward. Ever since the Taliban returned to power in Afghanistan, their women’s team hasn’t featured in any international fixture with a majority of the players fleeing the country and settling in Australia. There have been calls to the ICC from several quarters, including from British MPs, to suspend the Afghanistan Cricket Board. During the ICC Champions Trophy, some politicians in Britain even wanted England to boycott their fixture ag...

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13Apr By source belowNo Comments

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How often do you daydream? It may be a cause for concern

Whether you’re sitting idly in your home or zoning out at your workplace, all of us have a habit of daydreaming. It not only alleviates boredom, but has also been proven to boost creativity and problem-solving. But like any other habit, excess indulgence can be a cause for concern. Excessive daydreaming, which interferes with a person’s daily life and functioning is called maladaptive daydreaming. Unlike normal daydreaming, which can be a healthy way to relax or briefly escape reality, maladaptive daydreaming consists of intense, vivid, and highly immersive fantasies that can consume hours of a person’s day. Mehezabin Dordi, clinical psychologist at Sir HN Reliance Foundation Hospital says that “these daydreams often involve intricate plots and characters, to the point where the person mig...

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13Apr By source belowNo Comments

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From the home of Gandhi’s spiritual heir, Maharashtra Congress chief calls to unite

From the childhood home in Raigad of Acharya Vinoba Bhave —widely considered as the spiritual heir of Mahatma Gandhi, Maharashtra Congress chief Harshavardhan Sapkal on Sunday gave a call to unite all Gandhian, socialist and sarvodaya workers against the ‘fascist ruling powers’ and take forward their own cultural politics. “Cultural politics is the core of the fight we all are in today. I do believe that our battle is actually cultural. Everywhere I go these days, I keep underlining that BJP and RSS are encroaching upon the culture of India. Be it culture of religious practices, be it culture of food or prayers. RSS wants to change our culture. Our job is to make people aware about it,” said Sapkal. He was speaking at the gathering of Gandhian workers at Gagoda in Raigad district. Gagoda i...

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13Apr By source belowNo Comments

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Central Railway adds 14 more AC local trains on main line as summer hits peak

Central Railway (CR) will introduce 14 additional air-conditioned local train services on its main line from April 16. The weekday AC local services on the route will go up to 80 from 66 currently. These new services will substitute existing non-AC services, thus maintaining the total suburban train strength at 1,810 daily. The new AC trains will operate from Monday to Saturday, while Sundays and public holidays will remain for non-AC services on these routes. CR authorities said the move was made considering the demand for air-conditioned coaches, particularly during the peak summer season. “The AC locals have been popular, and with summer picking up, passengers are able to travel in more comfort without impacting overall frequency of service,” a senior railway officer said. Story co...

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13Apr By source belowNo Comments

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Mumbai Water Tanker Strike: BMC invokes Disaster Management Act; to requisition all water tankers, wells and ponds in city

With the Mumbai Water Tanker Association’s (MWTA) ongoing strike triggering an acute water crisis across the city, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) on Sunday invoked the Disaster Management Act (2005), with the civic body now set to requisition all the water tankers as well as water wells and borewells in Mumbai, starting Tuesday (April 15). Eyeing to allay the ongoing water shortage and facilitate smooth supply, the civic body on Sunday also issued an exhaustive Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for various stakeholders ranging from residential societies to civic officials.While the wells, borewells as well as water tankers in the city are privately owned, the civic legal as well as disaster management departments are set to issue a notification order calling for the requisit...

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13Apr By source belowNo Comments

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Three school job losers end hunger strike in Kolkata to ‘start larger movement’

Three teachers who were on a hunger strike after the Supreme Court rendered jobless 25,753 teaching and non-teaching staffers by terming their recruitment by West Bengal’s School Selection Commission (SSC) as “tainted beyond redemption” suspended their protest on Sunday. Pankaj Roy, Suman Biswas and Pratap Kumar Sahar—who started the hunger strike on April 10— drank coconut water in the afternoon in Kolkata and said they were now planning a larger movement. Pratap Roy told reporters, “The three demands we protested for have not been fulfilled yet. We had asked the police if we could have a cover over our heads due to the scorching heat but the police and administration are not cooperating.” Story continues below this ad He alleged that a group of men from a particular poli...

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13Apr By source belowNo Comments

Sports

Virat Kohli scores 100th half century in T20 cricket; becomes batter with most 50+ scores in IPL

Virat Kohli racked up his 100th half century in T20 cricket after racing to the milestone at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium on Sunday while guiding Royal Challengers’ Bengaluru’s chase of 174 runs in an Indian Premier League clash against Rajasthan Royals. Thanks to the half century, Kohli now has the most 50+ scores in the IPL along with David Warner. Kohli got to the milestone in some style as well, dancing down the track to smash Wanindu Hasaranga’s delivery over the Sri Lankan’s head for a maximum. Thanks to Kohli’s unbeaten half century score and Phil Salt’s 55 off 33 balls, RCB chased down the target by losing just one wicket with 15 balls to spare. Kohli ended the game with an unbeaten 62 off 45 balls, a knock which had four boundaries and two sixes. Kohli was given a reprieve from R...

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13Apr By source belowNo Comments

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Pause, review, repeal RTI-destroying amendment: Cong to Ashwini Vaishnaw

Days after Union Information and Technology Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said that the Digital Personal Data Protection Act would not hamper disclosures under legal obligations, the Congress on Sunday urged Vaishnaw to “pause, review, and repeal” the amendment made to the RTI Act, 2005.On April 10, Vaishnaw responded to a letter on March 23 from Congress MP and general secretary in charge for communication Jairam Ramesh. Citing Section 3 of the DPDP Act, he had said, “Subject to the provisions of this Act, it shall… (c), not apply to (ii) personal data that is made or caused to be made publicly available by… (B) any other person who is under the obligation under any law for the time being in force in India to make such personal data publicly available.” Story continues below this ad ...

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13Apr By source belowNo Comments

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BJP MP urges Centre to declare 4 Bengal districts as ‘Disturbed Areas’ under AFSPA

BJP’s Purulia MP Jyotirmay Singh Mahato has written to Union Home Minister Amit Shah urging the Centre to declare select bordering districts of West Bengal as “disturbed areas” under the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act (AFSPA), alleging repeated attacks on the Hindu community. In his letter dated April 13, Mahato alleged that districts such as Murshidabad, Malda, Nadia and South 24 Parganas have witnessed violence against Hindus, with the state administration turning a “blind eye” due to what he called the ruling Trinamool Congress’ “appeasement” politics. He claimed that over 86 Hindu homes and shops were looted or destroyed in Murshidabad district recently and that civilians, including a man named Hargobindo Das and his son, were murdered. In Jhaubona village, he said, betel leaf plant...

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13Apr By source belowNo Comments

Travel

LA schools repel federal agents in bold standoff over student immigration checks – The Times of India

Federal immigration agents were blocked from entering two Los Angeles elementary schools this week after attempting to locate five young students—an incident that has thrust the city’s education system into the eye of a growing political storm. The officers, representing the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), were reportedly seeking children in grades one through six, but were turned away at the gates of Lillian Street Elementary and Russell Elementary by administrators demanding proper identification and questioning their authority.The move marks what appears to be the first direct attempt by the Trump administration to enter LA public schools following the rollback of protections for “sensitive locations” earlier this year. Under the previous policy, agents were barred from enforcing...

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13Apr By source belowNo Comments

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Being married linked to increased risk of dementia: New study

Would you believe me if I told you that staying single or ending your marriage could lower your odds of getting dementia? A new study led by researchers at Florida State University somewhat shockingly suggests that unmarried people are less likely to develop dementia.If you think you’ve heard the opposite, you are correct. A 2019 study from America found that unmarried people had “significantly higher odds of developing dementia over the study period than their married counterparts”. Indeed, married people are generally thought to have better health. Studies have shown that they are at reduced risk of having heart disease and stroke and they tend to live longer. So why did the new study come up with this surprising finding? Let’s take a closer look. Story continues below this ad ...

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13Apr By source belowNo Comments

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Weekly Manifestation tips for each zodiac sign for the week April 13 – 19, 2025 – The Times of India

Aries Use quiet to energize your inherent desire. Every morning, light a red candle and say, "My energy is directed and divine." Imagine every activity you do moving you nearer to your objectives. Courage tempered with clarity will hasten your triumph. Taurus Bring your wants into the material realm. Put a tiny green coin or crystal close to your desk and declare, "I am a magnet for peace and prosperity." Writing out your top three objectives can help them take more deeper root. Gemini Use the strength of language. Then read it out loud. Say, "My voice shows my vision." Your attraction field is stronger the more particular you are. Cancer Embrace emotional clarity. Imagine the sensation of possessing what you desire. Put a glass of moon-charged water close to your bed and say your goal int...

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13Apr By source belowNo Comments

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Delhi: 23-yr-old falls to death from flyover after car hits scooter

A 23-year-old man died on Saturday night after he was flung off the Peeragarhi flyover when a car hit his stationary scooter, police said.Officers are on the lookout for the car driver. According to officers, the Mongolpuri police station received information about the death of a man in an accident in front of Navjeevan Hospital around 7.45 pm. The incident took place when the deceased, Ansh, and two of his friends, Abhimanyu (21) and Alok Sharma (23), were returning to Palam from Delhi Technical University after participating in a cricket match, according to the police. Story continues below this ad The trio stopped their scooter on the flyover after Alok got a video call from his wife; he got off the vehicle to talk to her. Ansh was on the driver’s seat while Abhimanyu w...

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13Apr By source belowNo Comments

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Introduction to Buddhism and the Practice of Zazen: The Teachings of Gudo Nishijima Roshi

We cannot describe it completely. We call the state “ineffable,” or “dharma,” or “truth,” or “reality.” But even these words are inadequate to describe the simple and original state that we return to in Zazen. A concise introduction to zazen, the central practice of the Sōtō Zen school, according to the teachings of Gudo Nishijima Roshi. Source link

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13Apr By source belowNo Comments

Travel

Is the American dream for students crumbling under the weight of the tariff war? – The Times of India

Countless students across the globe grow up dreaming of America. Not for its skylines or celebrities. But for its classrooms. The Ivy Leagues and sprawling classrooms of American universities reverberate with a promise of intellectual freedom, imparting top-notch education. But that dream, carried by the world's brightest minds, is getting fractured under the immense strain of a tariff war that shows no signs of relenting.Recently, President Donald Trump imposed sweeping new tariffs of 10% on all imports, with punitive rates of up to 50% for countries deemed to have major trade imbalances. Framed as an act of economic preservation—a bold stroke to enshrine domestic industry and reset global trade terms—the administration has painted it as a patriotic pivot. But in this high-stakes recalibr...

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13Apr By source belowNo Comments

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Weekly numerology prediction, April 13 to April 19, based on the first letter of your name – The Times of India

Number 1 (If the first letter of your name is A, I, J, Q, or Y) Your work is highlighted this week. A significant professional upswing is produced by recognition, leadership, and responsibility combined. Your steady work might bring financial benefits, but you must fight the temptation to party with too much spending. Your appeal in relationships is captivating; romantic gestures, sincere communication, and confidence will strengthen bonds. From a health standpoint, your workload is as great as your vitality. Avoid burnout by balancing creativity with rest, being hydrated, and getting adequate sleep. Keep discipline in your practices and allow your confidence to propel you ahead. Number 2 (If the first letter of your name is B, K, or R) This week calls for emotional balance and practical i...

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13Apr By source belowNo Comments

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Bombay HC says seized vehicles unlawfully parked on roads, footpaths adding to pedestrians’ woes, seeks state-wide policy

The Bombay High Court recently observed that while encroachments on footpaths in Mumbai or any other city are making the lives of pedestrians “miserable”, problems of unlawful parking or dumping of seized vehicles occupying public roads and open spaces are adding to such “woes”.In doing so, the court directed the traffic police department in Mumbai and across Maharashtra to gather substantial information on such vehicles along with photographs of the ‘plight’ and submit a report on the same. A bench of Justices Girish S Kulkarni and Advait M Sethna passed an order on April 8, on a plea by Marathon Maxima Co. Op. Housing Society from Mulund (West), raising concerns over dumping/ parking/storing of vehicles seized by the police department occupying public roads, streets and/or the surroundin...

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13Apr By source belowNo Comments

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Baba Vanga’s Predictions for 2025: Zodiac Signs Who Will Be Extremely Rich in the year 2025 – The Times of India

Decades after her death in 1996, Baba Vanga, the renowned Bulgarian mystic and clairvoyant, is still a fascinating character. Known as the "Nostradamus of the Balkans,". It is believed that she had a remarkable talent for predicting world events, natural catastrophes, and political upheavals. Her followers think that her prophecies, which include assertions connected to significant historical occurrences, scientific discoveries, and even technology developments, have proven remarkably accurate. Many people still study her predictions for future insight, even if her visions are regarded with skepticism.It is believed that she lost her eye sight a young age and later on she claimed to have developed magical abilities that enabled her to foretell future occurrences. Many of her forecasts have...

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